When Saturday afternoon arrives and the chance to own a one-of-a-kind painting comes to an end, the highest bidder won’t be the only winner. In fact, the true winners were decided when the project was conceived: Beach Haven Elementary School students and their community.

The painting, a 48″x 60″ acrylic on canvas, was designed by Cedar Run-based artist Emma Cotter and painted by nearly every elementary school student in the Queen City over two sessions in a single day.